IIT Kanpur and the ed-tech platform GUVI are collaborating to introduce technology and business courses in regional languages. IIT-K declared that these courses aim to create opportunities by offering a series of transformative professional career programs covering various technology and business domains to meet the diverse demands of today’s dynamic job market.
These mentor-led courses seamlessly integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, catering to the educational needs of students, graduates, and professionals. The courses are available in Hindi, English, and Tamil.
The Foundation for Advanced Consulting, Education, and Training (IFACET) at IIT-Kanpur will be responsible for offering these courses. The Professional Certificate Course in Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing is available in English, Hindi, and Tamil. The Professional Certificate Course in Full Stack Development – MERN Stack is provided in English, Hindi, and Tamil. The Professional Certificate Course in Data Science is available in Hindi and Tamil, and the Professional Certificate Course in Data Engineering is offered in Hindi and Tamil.
Professor S. Ganesh, the director of IIT Kanpur, said that IIT Kanpur has consistently provided diverse certificate programs to ensure that students are adequately prepared for success in the constantly evolving professional arena. GUVI stands out among ed-tech platforms with its proficiency in connecting with students using vernacular languages. Through this collaboration they are planning to unlock new opportunities by extending their reach to students across India whose primary medium of instruction is in their local language.
Arun Prakash M, the founder and CEO of GUVI said that their thoughtfully designed programs strive to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands, enabling individuals to thrive in today’s competitive job market.